The HMX Cosmic Purple and Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM top housing, POM bottom housing, standard stem shape, 55 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different stem material (LY vs Y3X), spring (KOS single-stage extended vs 22 mm single-stage nickel-plated), actuation (45 g vs 48 g), total travel (3.40 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are quite similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The HMX Cosmic Purple is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. When buying 90 or more Cosmic Purple switches, they will come in a brand-new switch container. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX. | The Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and Y3X stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage nickel-plated spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by BSUN. |
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| Name | HMX Cosmic Purple | Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | LY | Y3X |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | KOS single-stage extended | 22 mm single-stage nickel-plated |
| Actuation | 45 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Factory lubed. The upper section of stem sliders is lubed only to avoid lube pooling issues. Springs are lubed with dry film. |
| Designer | Unikeys | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | HMX | BSUN |
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HMX Cosmic Purple sound test | Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) sound test |
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Comments on HMX Cosmic Purple switches | Comments on Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) switches |
The HMX Cosmic Purple linear switches are manufactured using HMX's brand new full POM housing mold. It is the first HMX switch that comes with a full POM housing. Full POM housing with LY stem is not rare to see in this hobby but HMX makes it distinct; Most POM housing and Ly stem switches, such as BSUN Aniya and BSUN Dusty Rose, are deep and thocky sounding. That's not the case with Cosmic Purple; Thanks to HMX's molding design and unique LY blend, Cosmic Purple switches are super clacky and higher pitched. The POM housing widens the sound spectrum and makes them sound full and vibrant at the same time. We also left a bit of audible scratch to these switches if that's what you like – Unikeys. | The Unikeys Waves switches are one of BSUN's few rail bottom-out full travel switches. Both the stem and the housings are manufactured using BSUN's most recent moldings; The Stem wobble is minimal while smoothness is guaranteed. Each keystroke is precise and pleasant. The stem comes with the same material as the Jade Rosales switches, and the housing is fully made of POM. Such material choices make the overall sound profile medium-pitched with a medium volume. They are not as loud and clacky as HMX Snow Crash switches but not muted and dull either. Expect them to be a rail bottom-out switch that comes with the classic BSUN sound signature. To prevent the lube pooling issue, only the upper section of the stem sliders are lubed with 205g0. Stem legs and the lower section of stem sliders are dry. The lube on the stem sliders will spread evenly after use and become a thin coat that covers the sliders. Springs are lubed with dry-film. Disclaimer: As the Waves switches only come with lubed stem sliders, and the stem legs and leaf are dry, there might be some slight noise when the switches actuate (Stem legs making contact with the leaf). Applying a very thin coat of lube on either the stem legs or the leaf will help eliminating the noise – Unikeys. |
